Articles written by Ilias Tsagas

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Markets & Policy
Bulgaria limits PV capacity State-owned energy holding group EAD has ordered drastic limitations on renewable energy capacity. Electricity distribution company CEZ will cut capacity by 40%.
Ilias Tsagas
Jun 10, 2013
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Applications & Installations
Cyprus to fund 2,000 PV households via net metering Cyprus will fund rooftop PV system installations for 2,000 low-income households via the country’s net metering program.
Ilias Tsagas
Jun 04, 2013
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Applications & Installations
University of Cyprus will lead EU net metering research The University of Cyprus has announced plans for a second, 10 to 13 MW, solar park and revealed it will lead a €1.3 million research program into the adoption of net metering across the EU.
Ilias Tsagas
May 23, 2013
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Applications & Installations
Greece announces drastic FIT cuts The Greek Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change (YPEKA) announced on Friday the new feed-in tariffs (FITs) for photovoltaic systems. An over 40% tariff reduction has been signed off on, both for ground-mounted and rooftop installations. This will be valid from June 1.
Ilias Tsagas
May 12, 2013
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Applications & Installations
UK publishes new FIT rates; records 70% increase in PV capacity The U.K. has published its new FIT rates, due to take effect in July. The country’s 2012 energy statistics have also been released. According to the figures, 3.2% of energy was generated from PV, while renewables accounted for 11.3%. Overall, the government is confident growth will continue.
Ilias Tsagas
May 02, 2013
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When manufacturers go bust Inverters: It’s been a while since Satcon Technology Corporation, a Boston-based large-scale photovoltaic inverter manufacturer, filed for voluntary bankruptcy. Their inverters however still remain on the field posing the questions of who looks after them when the manufacturer closes shop.
Ilias Tsagas
May 02, 2013
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Reconfiguring the market Greece: Since new, lower feed-in tariffs came into effect on March 11, the Greek PV market is facing a slowdown. The new measures the Greek Energy Ministry introduced last August have been met with mixed reactions and diametrically opposite opinions.
Ilias Tsagas
May 02, 2013
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Applications & Installations
Enel to add 55 MW of PV capacity in Romania and 21 MW in Italy In its 2013 to 2017 business plan, Enel Green Power states its aim to install 55 MW of photovoltaic capacity in Romania, and 21 MW in Italy by 2017.
Ilias Tsagas
Apr 23, 2013
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Applications & Installations
Greece adds 793 MW of PV in Q1 [Updated] Greece added 793 MW of photovoltaics in the first quarter of 2013, according to national electricity market operator (LAGIE). In March alone, 259 MW of new capacity was installed. Meanwhile, a new renewable energy systems (RES) bill has been introduced.
Ilias Tsagas
Apr 21, 2013